Sky L4-2.4L (2007)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Service and Repair
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal Replacement
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Seal Replacement
Tools Required
J 42572 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle.
2. Wrap a shop towel around the axle shaft.
3. Place the wheel drive shaft horizontally in a bench vise.
4. Using a side cutter or other suitable tool, remove the large seal retaining clamp from the outer joint seal and discard the clamp.
5. Using a side cutter or other suitable tool, remove the small seal retaining clamp from the outer joint seal and discard the clamp.
6. Separate the seal from the joint outer race at the large diameter end.
7. Slide the seal away from the joint face.
8. Wipe the grease from the face of the joint inner race, cage, balls, etc.
9. Remove the outer joint from the axle shaft using the following steps:
1. Hold the outer joint housing horizontally to the shaft.
2. Position a brass drift on the inner race.
3. Strike the brass drift with a hammer to compress the axle shaft retaining clip.
4. Continue to strike the brass drift in order to remove the outer joint from the axle shaft.
